GRE Word List
RIDDLE
a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| alleviate | relieve |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| missive | a written communication : letter |